The bittersweet 23 Walks is an nearly archetypal Britflick because it brings collectively dogwalking and love in later years to softly shifting impact
“Can I give him a treat”
Paul Morrison’s 23 Walks matches firmly within the mould of the very best Britflicks because it places a nationwide treasure (Alison Steadman) by means of alternately heart-rending and heart-warming travails in pursuit of late-years romance. Morrison’s conceit sees Fern and Dave (Dave Johns) meet-cute on a canine stroll after which follows them over the course of twenty-two extra walks, as a friendship grows between them and guarantees to turn into one thing extra.
It is gently accomplished however in a extremely fairly touching method. They’ve each gone by means of the mill of their lovelives so far and so there’s a pure scepticism in regards to the nature of no matter it’s that’s constructing between them. But the gradual unfolding of their tales, as they calm down into sharing them with one another, aided by the cute canines that they each stroll throughout the gorgeous environment of Hampstead Heath, feels authentically earned.
You would possibly see among the plot factors coming a mile off, you would possibly surprise if another characters would possibly get greater than cursory improvement however in the end, the mellowness of the movie is what wins you over. Steadman and Johns join nicely and there’s an actual honesty to the fears they confess across the concept of beginning one thing new of their 60s. Gently pretty.